About this episode

The episode discusses innovative approaches to surgical education and the future of training in gynaecology and general surgery.

In this practical and thought-provoking episode, hosts Hannah Pierce and Naomi Harvey are joined by Mr James Tibbott, Mr Artur Zanellato, and Mr Srinivas Chintapallata to explore new approaches to surgical education and the future of training. Together, they discuss the value of collaboration between gynaecology and general surgery, the growing challenges facing surgical education, and how training can evolve to better prepare the next generation of surgeons. The conversation highlights the importance of teaching not only technical skills, but also decision-making, operative judgement, problem-solving, and confidence in theatre. This episode is essential listening for O&G professionals, trainees, trainers, and education leads interested in innovative ways to improve surgical learning and support the future workforce.

People in this episode

Hosts: Hannah Pierce, Naomi Harvey

Guests: Mr James Tibbott, Mr Artur Zanellato, Mr Srinivas Chintapallata

Topics covered

• surgical education
• training evolution
• collaboration in surgery
• technical skills
• decision-making
• operative judgement

Keywords

• surgical education
• training
• gynaecology
• general surgery
• technical skills
• decision-making
• operative judgement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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